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DarkSquares vs Birth Year Battle

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DarkSquares compared with Birth Year Battle
DetailDarkSquares logo DarkSquares Birth Year Battle
What it doesProgressive blindfold chess training from square recognition to full games Not given
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
Based inFR Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: €0 forever with unlimited exercises, games vs AI, and access to levels 1-3. Pro Lifetime: €39 one-time payment for all 7 levels, all 8 AI difficulties, famous games library, endgame training, and intermediate tactics. Free to join with free daily Power and recruitment rewards. Optional paid Power packs available outside recruitment phase.
Key features
  • 7 progressive training levels from square colors to full blindfold games
  • Unlimited exercises and games against AI
  • Voice-controlled play in 6 languages
  • Progress tracking and achievement system
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Famous grandmaster games to replay blindfolded
  • Endgame training module
  • Multiple board visibility modes
  • Tactical puzzles and exercises
  • Free daily Power that refreshes each day during battle
  • Attack rival years to reduce their health
  • Defend your year's health
  • Captain role to lead recruitment
  • Recruitment rewards for bringing new verified players
  • Elimination system where zero health means removal
  • Season Champion status with bonus Banked Power for next season
  • Optional paid Power packs for additional resources
  • Share team cards to recruit
What makes it different
  • Systematic progression from fundamentals to blindfold mastery, not just a side effect of puzzle training
  • Free tier is genuinely free with no dark patterns or engagement manipulation
  • One-time €39 lifetime payment with no subscription required
  • Built and maintained by a single indie developer actively improving the product
  • Available across web, iOS, and Android with unified account
  • Birth year becomes your permanent team with no choice
  • Free to play with optional purchases, no mandatory spending
  • Captains get up to 100 new recruit rewards versus 10 for regular players
  • Personal stakes where friends become rivals based on birth year
  • Season progression with qualification phase before live battle
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)25 no change since last check19 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)2322
Citation Flow (Majestic)3110
Referring domains (Majestic)4554

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